Legal Internship Vacancies Available at CRL Rights Commission

ByRainbow Time

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL) invites applications for the Internship Programme: Investigations and Conflict Resolution Unit (Reference Number: CRL/2026/2). Four (4) internship positions are available within the Department of Investigations and Conflict Resolution. The programme offers a monthly stipend of R10 106.21, and successful applicants will be required to enter into a twenty-four (24) months contract. The closing date for applications is 20 January 2026.

The internship is open to South African unemployed graduates between the ages of 25 and 40 who hold an LLB degree or an equivalent NQF Level 8 legal qualification with 480 credits, as recognised by SAQA. Successful candidates will be expected to complete all tasks assigned in relation to the post, including the review of municipal by-laws and other matters falling within the mandate of the Investigations and Conflict Resolution Unit.

Applications must be submitted online by completing the electronic application form and uploading a detailed CV, cover letter, recently certified copy of an ID, recently certified copies of qualifications, and a driver’s licence. Applicants with foreign qualifications must also submit a SAQA evaluation certificate. Background checks will form part of the selection process, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, and applicants who do not receive feedback within three (3) months after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME – INVESTIGATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION UNIT

Reference Number: CRL/2026/2
Department: Investigations and Conflict Resolution
Number of Posts: 4
Package: Monthly stipend of R10 106.21. Successful applicants will be required to enter into a twenty-four (24) months contract.
Enquiries: Human Resources – (011) 358-9108 / 9112
Closing Date: 20 January 2026

Requirements
  • An LLB degree or an equivalent NQF Level 8 legal qualification with 480 credits, as recognised by SAQA
  • Applicants must be South African, unemployed graduates between the ages of 25–40
Duties
  • Complete all tasks assigned in relation to the post
  • Review municipal by-laws and related legal documentation
Important Notes

Applicants must apply online using the link provided and complete the electronic application form. After completing the application, applicants must upload the following documents:

  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • A cover letter
  • A recently certified copy of ID (not older than 6 months)
  • Recently certified copies of qualifications
  • Driver’s licence

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must upload a SAQA evaluation certificate to confirm the qualification.

Background checks will form part of the selection process. The CRL Rights Commission reserves the right not to fill this advertised position.

Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the application being disqualified.

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If you do not receive a response within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Applications must be submitted online by completing the electronic application form in full. Applicants are required to upload a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter, a recently certified copy of an ID (not older than six months), recently certified copies of qualifications, and a valid driver’s licence. Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must also upload a SAQA evaluation certificate to confirm the qualification. Failure to submit all required documents will result in the application being disqualified.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who do not receive any response within three (3) months after the closing date should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
Apply here: CRL Internship Programme Application Form 2026 – Prefilled Form